Save #CDPAP: Your Story Matters!
Tell your story about working with PPL.
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference.
Moving CDPAP management to PPL hasn't worked for many in the disability community. We can influence lawmakers by sharing our stories and speaking up. Change happens when we come together and demand it.
Your story will be sent to New York lawmakers as written testimony to explain why PPL isn't working at an upcoming hearing about the CDPAP program.
Here’s what you do (by August 18):
Share how PPL has failed you, personally.
Include in your submission:
First and last name
Title and organization (if applicable)
Address, email and telephone number.
Send with the subject line "CDPAP Hearing Testimony”
Email: steen@nysenate.gov, and CC paula@caringmajorityrising.org
Sample template:
My name is [YOUR NAME]. I live in [TOWN/CITY].
I have been a [Personal Assistant, Consumer, Designated Representative etc] in the Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program for the past [X] years.
CDPAP has enabled me/my loved one to…[1-2 sentences on value of the program to you, personally]
The Governor's switch to PPL has failed me in these three ways... [Describe each way in 1-2 sentences, being as specific as possible]
I am one of tens of thousands facing these issues. I call upon the Governor and the NY State legislature to stop this catastrophe before more harm is caused! Save CDPAP NOW. End the PPL monopoly and restore choice to this critical home care program!
Please feel free to reach out to Elise Nakhnikian (enakhnikian@gmail.com) if you need support with writing or editing your testimony, or Paula Tartell (paula@caringmajorityrising.org) if you have other questions about submitting your testimony.
